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Dream Come True

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Tyra grants Bow Wow an innocent peck, fulfilling the young rapper’s longtime dream. Bow Wow will appear on Tyra’s show on Monday, September 7, where he reveals he’s always had a crush on the model and mogul. Check your local listing to see how it all went down.

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Looking Good

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Mehcad Brooks and friends were out to dinner st STK in Beverly Hills on September 3.

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Cupid Alert

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were spotted out and about at STK restaurant in Beverly Hills, California on September 3. Do we smell romance?

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It Comes Down to Style

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Kanye West and Amber Rose spend the afternoon shopping in Beverly Hills on September 3.

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Smell This

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Ludacris launches his new TAG Signature Series fragrance.

Game Time

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Bill Cosby attends the Mayor’s Cup Inaugural Football Game between the Temple Owls and the Villanova Wildcats at the Lincoln Financial Field on September 3, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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A Girl's Gotta Eat

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Rihanna arrives at a restaurant in Santa Monica, California, on September 2.

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Star Bright

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Star Jones enjoys takes in a match at the US Open in New York on September 1.

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No. 1 Fan

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Common spreads peace and love at the US Open in New York on September 1, where he was on hand to support girlfriend Serena Williams.

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Shop Till You Drop

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Kimora Lee Simmons and her daughters Ming and Aoki go shopping at Kitson Kids on Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills on September 1.

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The Lady and I

All About "Real Hair"

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Tyra Banks invites audience members to touch her “real hair” during the taping of the Season 5 premiere episode of her talk show, which is set to air September 8 on The CW. Check your local listings for times.

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Helping Hand

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Russell Simmons lunches at Da Silvano in the West Village. A homeless man stops to shake his hand and in turn Simmons gives him a 20 dollar bill.

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Wendy's World

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Wendy Williams films a segment for her show at a boutique in L.A on August 31.

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Chitchat

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Mariah Carey on her cell phone while entering her vehicle on September 1.

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Legend Has It

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John Legend gives the crowd what they want at The Greek Theatre on September 1 in L.A.

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Whitney Sighting

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Ms. Houston, who celebrating the release of her comeback album, “I Look To You,” was snapped at the airport on September 1.

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He's a Mac Guy

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Stevie Wonder makes a visit to the Apple store in Hollywood on September 1.

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Damon's Day Out

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Cameras caught Damon Wayans coming out of Kitson on Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood on September 1.

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Just the Two of Us

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé were spotted out and about in Brooklyn on August 31.

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What a Ride!

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Rihanna enjoys the Tatsu roller-coaster on a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain on August 31 in Valencia, California.

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Baby on Board

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Alonzo Mourning snuggles with wife Tracy Mourning at the expecting mom’s baby shower at the W Hotel on August 29 in Miami Beach, Florida.

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My Love Is Your Love

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Whitney Houston gets a little help onstage from daughter Bobbi Kristina during a concert taping for ABC’s “Good Morning America” on September 1 in New York City.

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I'm Back

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Singer Whitney Houston performs during ABC’s “Good Morning America” on September 1, 2009 in New York City.

Move the Crowd

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Mario does his thing for fans at J&R Music Fest 20 on August 30.

Sweetie Tweety

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Rihanna shows Tweety Bird some love on a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain on August 31 in Valencia, California.

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There They Go

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé hang out at the Jelly NYC Pool Party in Brooklyn on August 31.

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Back Home

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Chris Brown lands in his hometown of Virginia, where he’s been sentenced to work hard labor on August 31.

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Beautiful in Blue

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Niecy Nash steps out in style at the 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards held at the Directors Guild Of America on August 31, 2009, in L.A.

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Hot Couple

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Meagan Good and Thomas Jones attend a birthday celebration at Touch on August 31, 2009 in New York City.

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Awards Night

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Actress LisaRaye McCoy shares camera time with the Reverend Al Sharpton at the 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards held at the Directors Guild Of America on August 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.

The Big 21

Walk This Way

Run DMCJMJ Way, the first street in the country to be named after a hip-hop group, was unveiled in Hollis, Queens.

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Just For You, Michael

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Solange Knowles was on hand to support Q-Tip’s Long Live the King! birthday celebration for Michael Jackson at the Nokia Theatre on August 29 in NYC.

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Sweet Tooth

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President Obama takes Malia and Sasha candy shopping in the Alleys general store on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on August 30, 2009.

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Viva Vanessa

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Host Vanessa Williams performs during the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009.

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Paying Respects

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President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend funeral services for Senator Edward Kennedy at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston on August 29, 2009.

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Out on the Town

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Common was spotted retrieving his car from the valet at the Grove in Los Angeles.

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Style Mavens

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Kim Kardashian and Ciara are seen leaving dinner at Crustacean in Beverly Hills on August 29.

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Broadway Baby

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Rihanna goes to see “The Lion King” with her little brothers in NYC on August 29.

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Lovey Dovey

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Christina Milian and The-Dream don’t mind a little PDA while out and about in New York City on August 29.

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L.A. Transplant?

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Ciara can’t seem to get enough of the L.A. cameras these days. It would appear she’s made Los Angeles her permanent home now, as she’s been seen there quite a bit as of late.

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Helping Hand

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Ashanti arrives at the Boys & Girls Club in Los Angeles on August 29 to serve food to the kids.

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Flower Power

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Niecy Nash works the red carpet at the 36th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel on August 29, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Judgment Day

Ask Wendy

Wendy Williams gives the cameras her best look at the 36th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on August 29.

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Practice Makes Perfect

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Vanessa L. Williams performs at rehearsals for the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Orpheum Theater on August 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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Miss Keri, Baby

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Keri Hilson lands at the airport in Washington, D.C., on August 27.

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A Taste for Italian

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Christina Milian and The-Dream grab a bite to eat at DaSilvano restaurant in the West Village.

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All Smiles

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Keke Palmer attends Kyle Massey’s 18th Birthday Party on August 27.

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Nail It

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Teyana Taylor gets hooked up with Minx nails at Rocawear’s Atlanta party celebrating 10 years at Glam Bar.

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Style Star

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Spotted in Long Island, New York, Rhianna sported an easy-breezy ensemble that makes the list of her eye-catching summer fashion moments.

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Peace, Brother

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Lenny Kravitz represents accordingly at Peace One Day photo call at Canal Plus in Paris, France, on August 26.

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Man in Black

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Grinning from ear to ear, Dwayne Johnson was spotted out and about on August 26.

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The King of Pop

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Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, California, unveiled a new wax figure of Michael Jackson on August 27, 2009, two days before the entertainer’s 51st birthday.

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Let's Do Lunch

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Serena Williams and Common enjoy lunch at Nello’s in New York City on Aug 26.

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Sister, Sister

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Tia and Tamara Mowry graba bite at a French restaurant in L.A. on August 26.

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Vineyard Ride

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama squeeze in a bike ride along the Lobsterville Beach on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on August 27, 2009.

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Top of the World

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Malia climbs up the top of a lighthouse during sightseeing in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on August 27, 2009.

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Happy Days

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President Obama waves at a crowd from a lighthouse during sightseeing in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on August 27, 2009.

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'Real' Love

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The Hartwells of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” stop by the ESSENCE office to show some love on August 27.

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Wu Wu Wu

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While visiting the staff here at ESSENCE and ESSENCE.com, Lisa Wu Hartwell dished on “Housewives” drama, how she and Ed met and more.

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Wax On

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Serena Williams attends the unveiling of the Serena Williams wax figure at Madame Tussauds on August 27, 2009, in New York City.

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For Love of Dogs

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Ciara shopping for pet goods on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood on August 26.

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The Multitasker

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Proving she can do two things at once, Nia Long waves to photogs while talking on the phone in New York City on August 26.

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Brave Heart

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Common gives the cameras his best shot on the blue carpet for the Diesel Only The Brave private party at Capitale on August 26, 2009, in New York City. The hip-hop star gave the crowd a high-energy show, performing such hits as “Love of My Life” and “Universal Mind Control.”

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Denim Diva

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Clad in chic denim ensemble, Rihanna was spotted leaving one of her favorite NYC restaurants, Da Silvano, on August 26, 2009.

Sleepy Baby

'Blood' and Sweat

“True Blodd” actor Mehcad Brooks works it out in Hawaii for the Tag The World celebrity charity triathlon on August 25.

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Royal Treatment

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ESSENCE.com was granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access as Queen Latifah shot a campaign ad for the new Pepsi: We Inspire Program on August 25, 2009.

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Judgment Day

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Chris Brown arrives to court in Los Angeles for sentencing in his assault against Rihanna on August 25, 2009. At the request of his lawyer, Mark Geragos, Brown’s court date was moved up two days. He was sentenced to five years probation and six months hard labor, and must pay a number of fines.

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Inspiring Queen

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Queen Latifah shot an ad campaign for the new Pepsi: We Inspire Program, and ESSENCE.com was there exclusively behind the scenes August 25, 2009.

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Retail Therapy

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Ciara prepares to get her shop on at the Yves Saint Laurent store and later visits the Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica with her little dog Tyson on August 23 in Los Angeles.

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Black Beauty

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Rihanna was spotted at the Bowery Hotel n New York City on August 24.

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Date Night

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Christina Milian an The-Dream were snapped arriving at Mr Chow in NYC.

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All About Smokey

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Smokey Robinson appears on stage for a Q&A during an An Evening With Smokey Robinson at The GRAMMY Museum on August 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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In the Swing of Things

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President Obama gets his golf game on at the Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on August 24, 2009.

Harlem Nights

“From the industry folks, corporate executives and artisans to the folks I’ve known from when I first moved to NY in ’98, the BBQ was diversity at its best," Bentley said. “I was at the first 135th BBQ when it was only 20 people. Now it’s over 500.”

Photo by Stephen Knight

Time to Go to Work

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Rihanna arriving at a recording studio downtown in Manhattan on August 23.

Peace and Love

Welcome to Martha's Vineyard!

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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha arrive in Martha’s Vineyard. The First family are on a week-long vacation on the exclusive island of Martha’s Vineyard in Masschusetts.

Laughing Matters

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Comedians Steve Harvey and Monique share a laugh at the Carol’s Daughter Atlanta store-opening charity benefit for the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) at Lenox Square Mall on August 21, 2009, in Atlanta.